Blair v. GIM Corp., Inc.

— Does a judgment debtor "controvert” a garnishment by filing a motion to quash a writ of garnishment on the basis that the garnishment proceedings are precluded by a stipulation agreement with the judgment creditor? We decide that it does and affirm the trial court’s grant of attorney fees and costs pursuant to the mandatory provisions of ROW 6.27.230. We also determine the proceedings are not frivolous under RCW 4.84.185, but may be the basis for CR 11 sanctions, depending upon further fact finding. Last, we decide the findings, conclusions, and judgment were properly entered pursuant to…